Our blog post discussed the American Academy of Pediatrics’ (AAP) “Snapshots,” the first in a series of reports that discuss the results of a nationwide poll of parents. The AAP highlighted that families were having positive experiences in general, and…
How economic changes may be affecting families differently This blog continues our reflections on the results of a survey that the HOPE National Resource Center team, in collaboration with the American Academy of Pediatrics, Prevent Child Abuse America, and the…
Most families grew closer as they delt with these tough circumstances How do US parents and families cope with pandemic-related disturbances to their households? All across the country, family work and children’s regular way of life is topsy-turvy. The HOPE…
On April 9, the HOPE National Resource Center hosted our first annual summit. This year’s theme was Spreading HOPE, and among rich discussions on HOPE in various sectors, we celebrated the growing recognition of our work around the country. Over…
Asking parents to recall their experiences before and during the Covid-19 pandemic What’s going on with families during the Covid-19 pandemic? In partnership with the American Academy of Pediatrics, Prevent Child Abuse America, and with assistance and financial support from…
The team at HOPE National Resource Center is excited to release our “HOPE as an Anti-Racism Framework in Action” fact sheet (which can be found on our Resources and Handouts & Worksheets pages). We know that Positive Childhood Experiences (PCEs)…
We are thrilled to share a new resource, Spreading HOPE. The Spreading HOPE publication describes why HOPE exists, our mission, and more specifics about our goals and strategies. As the demand for HOPE and positive childhood experiences mounted throughout the…
During my pediatric residency, I worked one evening a week at the adolescent clinic. Many of the patients assigned to me were teenage boys from the area surrounding our hospital, most of them Black. This was during a time when…
We are thrilled to invite you to the Spreading HOPE – First Annual HOPE Summit on April 9! Our virtual summit seeks to inspire a group of leaders who will, together, champion a HOPE-informed movement. We have the opportunity to…
A portrait of a doctor, the photographer’s father, reviewing charts during Covid-19. A snapshot of bubbles and chalk art. A photo of protestors fighting for more equitable school reopening plans. These are some of the winning entries to the HOPE…